The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 sDrive18d (12 - 14) vs. BMW X4 M40d Steptronic (18 - ..)
€ 36,600
€ 72,500
€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 72,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The X3 sDrive18d is 3.3 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 1.6 inches taller than the X4 M40d.
X3 sDrive18d
X4 M40d
65.4
74.1
82.6
63.8
76.3
84.2
74.1 in
Width
76.3 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.2 in
65.4 in
Height
63.8 in
110.6
183
112.8
186.3
183 in
Length
186.3 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
112.8 in
Vehicle Weight
X3 sDrive18d
X4 M40d
3825 lb
Curb Weight
4343 lb
4960 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5567 lb
Weight Difference:
518 lb
11.93 %
General
X3 sDrive18d
X4 M40d
F25
Generation
G02
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
X3 sDrive18d
X4 M40d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N47
Engine Series
BMW B57
N47-D20
Engine Code
B57-D30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 4400 rpm
X3 sDrive18d
141 hp
322 hp
X4 M40d
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
X3 sDrive18d
266 lb‑ft
502 lb‑ft
X4 M40d
Performance
X3 sDrive18d
X4 M40d
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
X3 sDrive18d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
X4 M40d
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27.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.49 lb/hp
X3 sDrive18d
27.13 lb/hp
13.49 lb/hp
X4 M40d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
X3 sDrive18d
X4 M40d
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
37 mpg
X3 sDrive18d
46 mpg
37 mpg
X4 M40d
41 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
816 mi
Range
661 mi
X3 sDrive18d
816 mi
661 mi
X4 M40d
Environmental Impact
104.9 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
131.6 kWh
X3 sDrive18d
104.9 kWh
131.6 kWh
X4 M40d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
315 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
X3 sDrive18d
X4 M40d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft











45.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.5 cu ft
















